KEEPING CALIFORNIA GOLDEN THROUGH CLEAN, AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION March 17, 2015 Senate Transportation and Housing Committee Environmental Quality Committee Simon Mui, Ph.D. Director, California Vehicles & Fuels
California’s Advanced Clean Cars Program: Greater Choice of Clean, Efficient Vehicles Equals Lower Fuel Bills
Low Carbon Fuel Standard: Increased clean fuel investments, supplies, and energy diversification Causes of California gasoline price spikes
California’s Sustainable Communities Strategy (SB 375): Reduced Vehicle Miles Traveled to Meet California’s Climate Goals * Estimated from draft CTP 2040 “Without improved land use and transportation policy, California will not be able to achieve the goals of AB 32.”
AB32 Benefits : Lower household fuel bills due to greater efficiency, more fuel choices, and less need to drive Includes AB32 scoping plan measures versus a no policy case Includes EIA and CEC price forecasts Includes AB32 cap-and-trade and LCFS compliance costs and value
AB32 Benefits: Less Pollution, Improved Public Health, Avoided Climate Damage, Increased Energy Security American Lung Association and EDF report: Benefits from Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Cap & Trade are greatly benefiting state residents. Tetratech, Inc. (2014), Driving California Forward,
California Leadership Matters: International Partnerships Source: ARB December Board Presentation,
Keeping California Golden: SB350 (De León-Leno) and SB32 (Pavley) Illustrative scenario only